IIM Lucknow Research Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIM Lucknow has released a notification for 1 Research Associate post in the Marketing Area at its Noida Campus. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Management, Tourism, or a related field and at least one peer-reviewed publication can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 April 2026. The monthly fellowship is Rs. 60,000 plus HRA.

IIM Lucknow Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), one of India's most prestigious business schools consistently ranked among the top 3 management institutes nationally, is looking for a Research Associate to join the Marketing Area under Prof. Satyabhusan Dash at its Noida Campus. This is a contractual position for one year, extendable based on performance. Doctoral candidates and early-career researchers with a passion for marketing research should consider this opportunity.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualifications

• Education: You must hold a Ph.D. in Management, Tourism, or a relevant field with strong research competence and subject expertise.
• Academic Record: You need First Class marks throughout your postgraduation in Management, Tourism, or related subjects from a reputed institute, completed in regular mode.
• Research Output: You must have at least one research publication in a peer-reviewed journal (national or international), showing your ability to conduct independent research.

Desirable Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience, preferably in research-oriented roles.
• Experience in publishing high-quality research papers using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Hands-on experience with primary or field data collection and analysis.
• Strong research aptitude, computer proficiency with knowledge of statistical and analytical software, and good communication skills.

Salary

• You will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 60,000.
• In addition, you will get HRA (House Rent Allowance) as per applicable norms.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this position. Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Application Screening: All applications will be scrutinized and only eligible candidates will be shortlisted.
2. Personal Interaction (Interview): Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction.
3. Document Verification: You will need to bring original documents for verification during the interview.

The final selection will be based on your qualifications, experience, and performance in the personal interaction.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IIM Lucknow website at www.iiml.ac.in and go to the Jobs section.
2. Click on the Research Associate advertisement for Marketing Area (Noida Campus).
3. Open the Google Form application link provided in the notification.
4. Fill in all required details in the Google Form carefully.
5. Upload the requested documents and submit the form before the deadline.

No other mode of application will be accepted. Only the Google Form submission is valid.

General Conditions

• This is a purely contractual position for an initial period of 1 year, extendable based on performance and institute requirements.
• Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected without any intimation.
• Only selected candidates will be informed. No other queries will be entertained.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to rejection of your candidature.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 10 April 2026 (Friday, 5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Assist the faculty member in research-related activities across marketing and allied domains
• Conduct primary and secondary data collection using surveys, interviews, and field studies
• Perform data analysis using quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Write academic reports, literature reviews, and research papers for publication
• Carry out empirical work and contribute to the preparation of research outputs
• Manage research documentation and maintain organized records of all project materials